About a year ago, a new neighbor moved in next to our protagonist. Let's call our main character Jane and her neighbor Sarah. Sarah had no driveway, so she often parked her car on the street. The trouble began when Sarah's car repeatedly blocked Jane's driveway, frustrating both.
Parking Predicament Persists
She kept putting Sarah's car in front of Jane's driveway for months on end. Jane's first thought was to park her car on the street or ask Sarah nicely to move it. The problem didn't go away until Sarah got a parking ticket for blocking the entrance.
May – A Repeated Request
The parking problem happened again in May, and Jane had to tell Sarah again not to block her entrance. Sarah didn't give a very helpful answer. She said she wasn't sure if she could park on the street and wouldn't promise anything. Jane stressed that parallel parking was important in their area. They got into a heated fight, which hurt their relationship as neighbors.
July – Opposite Schedules and New Tensions
Sarah got a new job in July with night shifts, so she and Jane had different schedules. In other words, Sarah's car was often blocking Jane's entrance. Even though Jane was mad, her husband told her to be patient because Sarah was probably stressed by her new job.
The Breaking Point
A couple of weeks ago, Jane's temper was worn out. She decided to do something after having a really bad day at work. She called the cops to report the obstruction in the driveway that kept happening. The cops sent a tow truck, which started lifting Sarah's car.
A Desperate Plea
As the tow truck did its job, Sarah ran outside and begged the driver desperately not to take her car because it would cost her job. But Jane didn't feel bad about what she did because she thought Sarah had been warned enough, including getting a parking ticket before. The tow truck driver told Sarah that getting her car back from the city lot would cost an unbelievable $800. During this episode, Sarah called Jane and her husband names, threatened, and said mean things.
The Aftermath – Job Loss and Moral Dilemma
After that, Sarah approached Jane a few days later and told her she had lost her job. Jane said she felt bad about what happened but insisted that Sarah was to blame because she kept blocking the road. Jane told her husband about it, and while he agreed with what she did, he thought she was wrong for making Sarah lose her job. He told them to pay $800 to get Sarah's car back.
Aita – Assessing the Situation
The question still stands: AITA in this heated neighborly argument where annoyance and anger reached a fever pitch? Jane's choice to have Sarah's car towed, which cost her her job, has caused a moral dilemma. Now, let's look at what people say about this.
Support for Jane With a Suspicious Twist
One person fully agrees with Jane and wrote “NTA.” They don't trust Jane's husband's actions and ask, “Are you banging her?” Because it's not normal to pay $800 to someone rude, unpleasant, and always annoying.
Speculation About the Husband's Role
Someone else thinks that Jane's husband might have something to do with the neighbor's parking problem. “I wonder if the husband told the neighbor, ‘Keep parking there, it's not a big deal. I'll talk to my wife,' and now he feels really bad about it.” Even though there is doubt, the person agrees, saying, “Still NTA, though.”
Not Paying For Impounded Car: A Valid Standpoint
An individual wrote, “NTA—do not pay for her car to get unimpounded.” They say paying to get the car back lets the neighbor park legally and even encourages them to do it. The user clarifies that the neighbor's situation is her fault because she didn't learn how to park in parallel despite getting a ticket and being warned several times.
Chronicle of Reasonable Solutions and Consequences
A wise mind laughs off Jane's worry and says, “Lol, no, NTA.” They say that Jane told her neighbor over and over again not to block the road. This was against the law, and the friend got a ticket. The car was then towed away. The user says that Jane looked into all of her choices, which might have been different if she had to do it quickly.
Ready to make your first budget?
Enter your email and get the free template
Analyzing the Neighbor's Parking Behavior
Somebody describes what the neighbor did. Because “a) she's already parallel parking or b) she has enough room to pull off to the side of the street and straighten out, which means she could just use the rest of that space and not block the driveway.”
Does “Male-Privilege” Exist? Here Are 10 Reasons Perhaps Not
The men and women of Reddit share what they believe are the worst things about being a man.
10 Red Flags That Say “Don't Date Me, Run!”
The Reddit community compiled a list of red flags in both men and women that should be avoided.
“Barbie Was Right” 10 ‘Girly' Habits Men Should Pick Up As Well
There are plenty of things, like skincare and moisturizing, that women already do. But why can't men do them too? The Reddit community shared some things they believe men should start doing that women already do.
Relationship Buzzkills: 10 Things Men Can't Stand Hearing from Women
Some phrases are overused. Some are just plain annoying. The men of Reddit have come together to share what phrases they hate hearing from women the most.
How I make $11,000 per year renting out my spare rooms?
Get access to my FREE guide now.
10 Foods You Should Never Order On A Date
Going out on a date can be a nerve-wracking experience, and what you choose to order can play a significant role in how the night goes. One Reddit thread asked the question, “What's the worst food to order on a date?” The thread received thousands of responses, and here are ten of the most popular answers.
How I make $11,000 per year renting out my spare rooms?
Get access to my FREE guide now.